Voter registration deadline Oct. 22

The Nov. 6, 2012 general election is fast approaching and Siskiyou County Clerk Colleen Setzer would like to remind voters that the deadline for California voter registration is Monday, Oct. 22.

John Bowman

The Nov. 6, 2012 general election is fast approaching and Siskiyou County Clerk Colleen Setzer would like to remind voters that the deadline for California voter registration is Monday, Oct. 22.

In addition to the national presidential election, several very important state positions and 11 state propositions, there are four local measures on the ballot as well as many city and special district positions across the county.

One may register to vote if one is currently a a United States citizen, will be at least 18 years of age at the time of the next election, not in prison or on parole for a felony conviction and have not been judged by a court to be mentally incompetent.

"Registering to vote is now easier than ever before in California," Setzer commented, noting that Californians now have the option of online registration. The web address for California's online voter registration system is www.registertovote.ca.gov.

One can also register by completing a registration-by-mail form. Forms are available throughout Siskiyou County at city halls, libraries, Department of Motor Vehicles, public assistance offices, post offices and the Social Security office. Voter information and/or registration forms can be obtained at the County Clerk/Registrar of Voters' office at 510 N. Main St. in Yreka. Elections information including a list of local elections and candidates is also available by visiting the Siskiyou County Clerk's new elections web page at www.co.siskiyou.ca.us/Elections/Elections.aspx.

Setzer said on Thursday, "This is such a critical election for our country. I want to encourage everyone who is eligible to register to vote and to cast their ballots on Nov. 6."